Mashhad Population 2026
Mashhad has a population of 2,307,177, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Razavi Khorasan. Roughly 2.5% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 3.1× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,307,177
Rank in Iran
#2
Coordinates
36.30°N, 59.61°E
~980 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
739 km
459 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Razavi Khorasan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Marāgheh | 262,604 | #32 |
| Sabzevar | 243,700 | #37 |
| Neyshābūr | 220,929 | #44 |
| Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh | 125,633 | #78 |
| Qūchān | 111,752 | #90 |
| Kāshmar | 102,282 | #95 |
| Torbat-e Jām | 58,928 | #156 |
| Chenārān | 53,879 | #174 |
Cities near Mashhad
- Gorjī-ye Soflá15,163 people · ~12 km away
- Ţorqabeh20,998 people · ~21 km away
- Marāgheh262,604 people · ~52 km away
- Chenārān53,879 people · ~58 km away
- Neyshābūr220,929 people · ~73 km away
- Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh125,633 people · ~119 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mashhad?
Mashhad has a population of 2,307,177 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Mashhad in?
Mashhad is located in Razavi Khorasan, Iran.
Is Mashhad the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 739 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.